GFF is a distinguished award-winning multi-disciplinary design firm based in Dallas with a record of success that began with our founding in 1982.

A memorable place is beautiful, uplifting, sustainable and authentic and is crafted to endure so that its value builds over time.

Our standard design and coordination processes ensure that our clients receive creative solutions and well coordinated drawings for their projects.

We follow a process that is strongly rooted in collaboration. We are committed to asking the right questions and listening carefully to the answers.

Our award-winning design work consistently transforms our clients' projects for the better, and we take pride in the work we do for them.

GFF carefully considers the resources of our clients and our planet to create healthier, higher performing environments.

In 2022, GFF marked its 40th anniversary. It is a time of celebration, reflection, and inspiration for the talented professionals who have all contributed to the respected firm achieving this milestone.

The combination of a strong, diverse practice, great cities to work in, and the extraordinary design opportunities that face all of us make us optimistic that the next 40 years can be as incredible and rewarding as the last.

With talented people working in inspiring cities on exciting growth trajectories and a world of design possibilities ahead of us, at GFF, we are poised to tackle the next 40 years with the same dedication and passion as our first 40.

News / Culture

GFF is a distinguished award-winning multi-disciplinary design firm based in Dallas with a record of success that began with our founding in 1982. Today our staff of 140 offers architecture, interior design, and planning throughout the US. In recent years we have received national rankings that include: ARCHITECT 50 (#1 US firm for business), Engineering News-Record magazine’s Top 500 Design Firms, Top 100 Green Design Firms and Top Texas Design Firms, Best Places to Work by the Dallas Business Journal and GIANTS 300 Top Architectural Firms by Building Design and Construction magazine. Over the years, we have had successful engagements spanning a broad range of building types and diverse experience with corporate, real estate, and institutional clients.

New home for SMU Cox School of Business will forge future leaders and benefit Dallas

Dallas Morning News

Announcing Our 2024 Promotions

It is with great excitement that we announce the advancement of twenty outstanding individuals who epitomize our core values.

Turning On A New Light

We are excited to start 2024 with a new logo, inspired by our new headquarters in the heart of the vibrant Victory Park neighborhood of Dallas. This transition is more than just a change of logo and address; it is an improved reflection of who we are and where we want to go as an industry-leading, design-focused firm.

Portrait of a GFFer: Gabrielle Duran

Outside of work, Coleman loves to travel. During his school years, he used his longer breaks to visit many national parks, with Zion National Park being his favorite. In his senior year, he visited Cairo, Egypt, and he recently took a trip to Copenhagen which he said was incredible!

Portrait of a GFFer: Coleman Brink

Photorealistic rendering of the new SMU Cox School of Business situated within the SMU campus. Two new wings attach to the original structure, forming a courtyard. The architecture features red brick, Georgian style, matching the campus buildings. In the distance, high-rise towers and Dallas neighborhoods are visible.

D-FW’s $1 billion college campus building boom aims to meet future workforce needs

Dallas Morning News

It’s the People Who Make the Place / Aaron Hunt

Aaron Hunt joined GFF in 2023 with a portfolio of achievements assembled over 25 years in New York, California, Texas, and Colorado.

Portrait of a GFFer: Shannon Fahey

Designing Spaces that Reflect Our Clients’ Mission

In honor of Historic Preservation Month, GFF will be a Bronze Sponsor for the 2023 Preservation Dallas Preservation Achievement Awards on May 17th, 2023.

GFF Austin Celebrates Five Years!

In honor of Historic Preservation Month, GFF will be a Bronze Sponsor for the 2023 Preservation Dallas Preservation Achievement Awards on May 17th, 2023.

It’s the People Who Make the Place / John Shiver

As Director of Education Practice, Mr. Shiver is passionate about creating memorable places that inspire learning. His 30 years of experience have been solely focused on the education sector for K-12 and higher education projects and clients.

Portrait of a GFFer: Hollyann Friloux

Outside of work, Hollyann enjoys spending time with her Golden Retriever (Connie), long walks/runs on the Katy trail, and seeing new movies in the theater.